Moving a 480 lb Wood burning Stove UP a Flight of Stairs (DIY Heavy Lift)

Moving a 480 lb Wood Burning Stove UP a Flight of Stairs (DIY Heavy Lift)
Ever wondered how to move a massive, 480-pound wood stove without a crew of people? In this video, I'm taking you step-by-step through the process I used to get this beast of a stove up a flight of stairs and into my house.

This wasn't a job for the faint of heart, but with the right tools and a little bit of ingenuity, it's absolutely possible to do it yourself. I'll show you exactly how I moved this stove from my garage, across a concrete sidewalk, and up a tricky set of stairs.

My tool setup included:

A floor jack to get the stove off the ground.

Small, individual dollies for each foot of the stove.

A chain hoist and a ratchet cable hoist working together in a line to pull the stove up the stairs.

A 1,000-pound furniture dolly positioned at the base of the stove to provide support and stability.

I'll walk you through the entire process, sharing the challenges and the solutions I came up with to safely and effectively get this incredibly heavy wood stove where it needed to go. It's a high-stakes, DIY project that proves you can accomplish even the most intimidating tasks with a smart plan.

Important disclaimer: This is a "do at your own risk" project. Heavy lifting and using hoists can be dangerous. Always prioritize safety and make sure your equipment is rated for the weight you are moving.

If you've got a heavy item you need to move, this video might just give you some ideas. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more DIY projects!

Keywords & Tags:

DIY wood stove move

moving a heavy wood stove

how to move a wood stove upstairs

heavy lifting with hoist

ratchet hoist for heavy items

DIY heavy lifting

floor jack

chain hoist

moving furniture dolly

wood burning stove installation

do it yourself moving

stair climbing dolly

heavy appliance move

one-person heavy lift

home improvement project

DIY moving tips

stair hoist system

moving a stove by yourself

heavy equipment move

Rob from YouTube